From The Helm – Alick Elliott – Flotilla Commander 36 (fc ... · Sandy and I would like to wish all the Fathers in the flotilla a happy Father’s Day. May all your wishes come

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Volume XXVII, Issue 67th District, Division 3

June 2003

Flotilla 36 Boca Raton, Florida www.flotilla36-boca.org

May was a busy month for many of us. We started with a very well attended Flotilla meeting on May 1st. Our speaker was LCDR Carmen Bazzano who is the District Command Center Supervisor. His powerpoint presentation was fascinating and instructive. District 7 deals with more SAR cases than any other district in the Coast Guard and by a long way. We saw pictures of all the

different Ships, Boats, Aircraft and Helicopters, including the new squadron of armed helicopters at work, and many other pictures that kept everybody glued to their seats. Question time had to be finally curtailed because of time constraint, but we enjoyed every minute of it. The members who stayed home really missed something. Then the next day came the Air/Sea Show in which 23 of our members were actually involved with boats, Cat’s I and Radio. Many more tried to participate but due to engine failures and flooding were unable to make it. I guess that’s boats for you. They were all as disappointed at not making it as we were at not having them there, but a great effort by all concerned. Three days of 12 hours a day for Endeavor, and China Clipper was out there for four days. Then came NSBW. Ron Dillon organized four Proclamations from the cities of Highland Beach, Delray Beach, Deerfield Beach and Boca Raton and several members from the Flotilla showed up at each presentation with the VFC and myself to receive them. After that came the “Deerfield Blowout”. Tom Sutherland provided his boat “Holodeck” for the annual exercise with the Sheriff’s Department helicopter, Ocean Rescue and Fire Rescue. At the same time other members were manning the NSBW Booth on shore, and Tony Elvas’s crew of Vessel Examiners were doing their job in several different locations. While all this is going on we had other members manning Cat’s I at Station Lauderdale. Two days before the “Change of Watch” for Captain Kerski which was to be held at Station Lauderdale, I received an email asking me to be one of the two people to represent the Auxiliary in the 36 member Honor Platoon. An honor to Flotilla 36, I accepted immediately, but it has been many a long day since I drilled, so I had to spend a few minutes practicing “about face” maneuvers as these were slightly different from the “about turn” maneuvers in the RAF. However, everything went well during the inspection by the outgoing Captain Kerski and the incoming Captain Maes.

From The Helm – Alick Elliott – Flotilla Commander 36

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The Senior Officer present was Admiral Carmichael who congratulated Captain Mark Kerski on his past achievements, and welcomed Captain Maes into Group Miami. All this took place during the departure of several cruise ships from Port Everglades and on completion of the ceremonies a buffet was enjoyed by all. Our Piper Mark David provided music for the occasion. Sunday the 25th was another excellent picnic by our 4th Cornerstone Richard Dunne, fortunately arranged in the Morikami Pavilion, so when it rained on us not even our spirits were dampened. Thanks Richard and Assistant Chef Jerry. Today is Memorial Day and 7 of us went to the Boca Raton Memorial Day celebrations, a first time for me, but I found it very interesting and even got to say a few words (very few). After the ceremonies we retired to the American Legion for lunch. On a more serious note, we are not accomplishing our share of patrols. At the end of April according to Auxdata we have done about 64 % of estimated quota. The main reason is we only have 12 vessels that have done any patrols and four of those have done the bulk of them. I shall be calling Coxswains in the very near future and asking you personally to support me, at least one patrol a month and one every 3 weeks if you can. Those of you who have boats and are not coxswains or have not yet made your boat a Coast Guard Facility I want to help you do that. (Boats can now become facilities in any month of the year). We are putting together a team who will help you prepare your boat for inspection and then a coxswain and competent crew member who will be willing to accompany you on patrol until you feel confident to go yourself if you are already a coxswain, or help you to complete your training to become a coxswain. In this way we can increase our active boats and thus our number of patrols.

Chefs Richard Dunne & Jerry Edelman Morikami Park Memorial Weekend Picnic

Richard asking if anybody wants a Rib, a really big rib.

Nice turnout in spite of the weather.


Change of Watch Ceremony – Station Fort Lauderdale – May 2003

Captain Kerski receives Meritorious Service Medal from Admiral Carmichael while Captain Maes looks on.

OFFICERS for 2003

Elected Officers Commander FC Alick Elliott 561-994-2542

Vice Commander VFC Michael Gardner 561-278-9031

Immediate Past Commander IPFC Art Makenian 954-784-7876

Staff Officers

Aids to Navigation FSO-AN Mark Thompson 561-997-8604

Career Counselor FSO-CC Art Makenian 954-784-7876

Communication Services FSO-CS Joseph G. Dinmore 561-742-8520

Communications FSO-CM John P. Feighery 561-347-7423

Public Affairs FSO-PA Ronald Dillon 561-997-0430

Finance FSO-FN Leonard Schwartz 561-498-4863

Information Services FSO-IS Jerald Edelman 561-218-3614

Marine Dealer Visitor FSO-MV Jeffery R. Grady 561-998-0443

Materials FSO-MA Len Schwartz 561-498-4863

Member Training FSO-MT Thomas H. Kegan 561-278-7390

Operations FSO-OP Robert Madden 561-482-4217

Personnel Services FSO-PS Sandra L. Gardner 561-278-9031

Publications FSO-PB Thomas Sutherland 561-272-9171

Public Education FSO-PE Andrea Rutherfoord 561-495-6702

Secretary/Records FSO-SR Connie Sprake 561-451-3075

Vessel Examinations FSO-VE Anthony Elvas 561-686-9790

Marine Safety FSO-MS Marie Thompson 561-997-8604

Emergency Procedures FSO-EP Robert Madden 561-482-4217

Fourth Cornerstone Committee Richard Dunne 561-865-


On June 14 and 15 a representative of the Director’s office (Diraux) will be at our base to take pictures for our new ID cards. There will also be members from Division 3 and 5 present to have their picture taken. I am asking for volunteers to

assist in this undertaking. We would like some people to guard the gate so that the cars of the Auxiliarists can come and go. It would be greatly appreciated if we have enough people so that one of our members will not have to guard the gate for more than 1 hour. Help will also be needed inside the building to help with the forms and answer questions etc. Remember to wear your uniform for the picture. The hours will be June 14 1000 – 1500 and June 15 1000 – 1200. Coast Guard Station Ft. Lauderdale has asked us to be ever vigilant. They requested we observe all vessels coming in and out of Boca Inlet. Anything that seems unusual should be reported to the station. Remember skippers; the inlet is now a no wake zone. Sandy and I would like to wish all the Fathers in the flotilla a happy Father’s Day. May all your wishes come true and may your kids behave themselves. Miracles do happen!

Personnel Services Sandra L. Gardner, FSO-PS ([email protected])

We have six new members. They are all “really anxious” to get started in Auxiliary work. Please welcome them at the May l meeting.

Kristie Colina (Ed’s wife) Cass Collins Tom Fallon Steve Grevemeyer Ed Oleksak Stan Silverman

Communications Services Joseph G. Dinmore, FSO-CS ([email protected])

Digital cameras now outsell traditional film cameras, but if users are simply storing their images on their hard drives, they’re barely scratching the surface of this still new form of photography. “Short Courses” website offers a quick primer on editing digital photos. If

you find yourself wishing you could tweak an occasional picture because of poor exposure or an unsightly object, now you can. Try the website listed below.

http://www.shortcourses.com/editing/

From The Helm – Michael Gardner Vice Flotilla Commander 36

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FROM THE STAFF


Public Education Andrea Rutherfoord, FSO-PE

For National Safe Boating week, we provided a classroom for Boca Raton Police Department (Marine Patrol) officer Trent (Ghenz) Kosova to teach a Personal Watercraft safety class on May 21. Many of you know Ghenz, who regularly attends our BS&S graduations to talk about local laws, and this was another opportunity to collaborate with law enforcement to make the waters a safer place. Underway: The Advanced Coastal Navigation class is finishing up, with the final exam scheduled for June 3. Congratulations to the auxiliary members who are finishing this AUXOP course! Coming up: Registration for the summer Boating Skills and Seamanship (BS&S) class will be held on June 3 (7-8 pm), and it will meet on Tuesday evenings until the end of July. If you or your family or friends are interested in attending our public educations classes, please feel free to call me.

Publications Tom Sutherland, FSO-PB ([email protected])

On May 26, I attended the Boca Raton Memorial Day service at the Boca Raton cemetery for the first time. If you have never attend this Memorial to our fallen soldiers, I urge you to attend next years ceremony. The ceremony was very emotional and made you proud to be an American. In this issue of the Log, I have dedicated a full page of pictures from the

memorable ceremony. Oh Yes, the Bagpipes were awesome!

Secretary / Records Connie Sprake, FSO-SR ([email protected])

Towards the end of this Log, are the minutes of last months general meeting. If you have any questions about the minutes please feel free to email me at the above address.

Please join the Staff in wishing Pat Feighery a speedy recovery from injuries

he sustained in a serious traffic accident on Sunday May 25th on I-95. He is out of the hospital and at home on the mend.

Get Well Quick!


Finance & Materials Leonard Schwartz, FSO-FN/MA ([email protected])

This is a reminder that our little store will only be open from 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM on the night of our general meeting. Once the meeting starts we will be closed. If any member wants anything between meetings, just call me at home 498-4863 and I will let you know when I will be at the base to help you. We will try in every way to help you get what you

want, but remember that we are not always around when you need something. I now have samples in stock of the PFD that is web material. They will be on special orders only and must be paid for before an order is placed. They come in to sizes only: (Small/ Medium and Large/Ex-Large). Come take a look, they are really cool.

Emergency Preparedness & Operations Robert Madden, FSO-EP, FSO-OP ([email protected])

"Soldier, rest! Thy warfare o'er,

Sleep the sleep that knows not breaking,

Dream of battled fields no more.

Days of danger, nights of waking."

~Sir Walter Scott

Sempre Paratus


Public Affairs Ronald Dillion, FSO-PA ([email protected])

Before looking ahead to June’s agenda, I would like to recognize those who made the many events during May so successful. This was first opportunity I had to attend and participate in this year’s Air and Sea Show held May 1-4. I had

the pleasure of crewing aboard Alick Elliot’s “Endeavor” on Fri. and Art Makenian’s “China Clipper” Thurs. Sat. & Sun. Thank you both for a wonderful experience. On behalf of our flotilla our Commander, Alick Elliott, accepted proclamations from Boca Mayor Steve Abrams, Delray Beach Mayor Jeff Perlman, Highland Beach Mayor Tom Reid and Deerfield Beach Mayor Albert Capellini at their respective City Council meetings, each declaring May 17-23, 2003 as National Safe Boating Week ( NSBW ) in their cities. I would like to personally thank Mike and Sandy Gardner, Pat Feighery, Andrea Rutherfoord, Tony Elvas, Dick Azzarito, Hal Womersley, Mark David, Connie Trifletti, Mark and Marie Thompson, Jerry and Gail Edelman and Jerry Rispoli for their support and attendance at these City Council meetings. We were well represented at the Delray Beach Affair recently. Tom Kegan, Bob Hershey and Cass Collins promoted AUX Educational information and Vessel Exam at our Flotilla’s tented booth at this three day, mostly wet, event. Thank you. The Deerfield Beach Blow-Out, May 16,17 & 18, was a terrific event both on land and at sea. At Sea-Tom Sutherland and his fine crew participated in a simulated boat fire with live helicopter and beach ocean rescue teams coming to their aid. On Land- our booth provided AUX educational and vessel safety exam information to the public. Thank you Capt. Tom and your crew and to our land team of Tom Kegan, Pat Feighery, Tony Elvas, Connie Trifletti and Joe Dinmore. A very special thank you goes to Jerry Edelman, who participated in arranging, setting up and manning our booth all day, everyday, from 10-5! Well done to one and all. During May and in connection with NSBW, vessel examinations have been increased and extended this year beyond the May 17-23 period to the end of June. This is to allow for a greater number of vessel exams. Under the direction of our FSO-VE Tony Elvas and his team of examiners we have conducted expanded vessel exams in Knowles Park, Lake Ida and Silver Pond Park. Also under Tony’s direction, 600 letters were mailed with monthly billing statements to the boat owners at Pennell’s Marine and Marina One, advising them that on Saturday, June 14th, and Saturday, June 21st respectively, teams of examiners will be at these facilities offering free safety inspections and promoting our educational programs. Tony advised me that he is encouraged by the enthusiasm of the management of these marinas and may offer regular quarterly inspections in the future, if examiner staff is available. Great job, Tony! Special thanks to examiners Martin Jaffe, Dave De Boben, Dick Azzarito, just to name a few, for a great effort Despite a healthy dose of liquid sunshine, our Memorial Day picnic on Sunday May 25th, was also a fabulous success. Thanks to Richie Dunne, Sandy Gardner Jerry Edelman and the many helpers, bagpiper and attendees that made this event so successful. A Memorial Day tribute was held on Monday, May 26th, at Boca Cemetery, arranged by our very own George Cousins. Commander Alick Elliott made an eloquent address and, in addition to George Cousins, was supported by Tom Kegan, Tony Elvas, Jerry Edelman, Richard Celestino and Tom Sutherland. I am told it was a very moving tribute that made us all proud to be American on the occasion remembering those who gave everything for our freedom. Lest we forget the many who use Personal Water Craft (PWC) and our responsibility to help provide educational safety and Vessel exam information, a special all day event was held on May 28th providing information to the public and media. Support was provided by Mike Gardner, Tom Kegan, Andrea Rutherfoord, Connie Trifetti, Richie Dunne, Tony Elvas, Jerry Edelman at our tented booth from noon ‘til 9 pm. Thank you again, for your time and support makes our promotional activities possible. In order to perform our key roll in that of supporting the regular Coast Guard in the promotion of boating safety through education and vessel safety exams, your active participation in the flotilla’s efforts are needed for all of us to be a part of a winning and positive effort, an effort we swore to uphold when we joined the Auxiliary. Please let me know if you are able to help in our efforts to promote our safety message. My email is [email protected] or phone 561 988-8330 here in Boca. Thank you in advance for your support and comments.


Highlights from the May General Meeting

Congratulations to Fred Fitzgerald for 35 years of service. Three new members join the Flotilla, (L/R) Tom Fallon, Edward Oleksak, and Kristie Colina.

Guest Speaker – L/CMD Carman Bazzano, in charge of Operations at District 7 Command Center in Miami answered

questions from the audience after giving his presentation.

L/CMD Bazzano gave a very informative and interesting slide presentation of District 7 Coast Guard’s manpower, duties, equipment and AOR.

Aids to Navigation Mark Thompson, FSO-MV ([email protected])

Thanks to the coxswains and crew for doing the ATON patrols so far this year. There is less than a month left in the trial of the timed openings of the Intracoastal bridges in Palm Beach

County. If you would like to comment on these changes, you can contact: Michael Lieberum, Coast Guard bridge-maintenance specialist at:

[email protected] Fax: 305-414-6763 Mail: Commander (OBR) 7th Coast Guard District 909 SE First Ave., Room 432 Miami Florida 33131-3050


Member Training Thomas H. Kegan, FSO-MT ([email protected])

To: All Members of Flotilla 36 Subject: New Home Land Security ID Cards

The Coast Guard will be issuing new ID cards for all Auxiliary Members, On June 14, from 1000- 1500 and June 15 from 1000-1200 at our base. A representative from Diraux will be present to take new pictures. You will need to be in Class A uniform and have enclosed form filled out. The procedure for this will be the pictures and forms will be taken back to Diraux to be processed and then returned to the Flotilla Commander who will then WILL PICK up OLD CARDS before handing out the new ones. If you do not have your old card you will be required to sign a letter to that fact. Page 10 of this Log has the form that you need to fill out, cut out and bring to the picture taking session. There will be additional forms should you forget to pre-fill this one out. To: Members That Require TCT workshop A TCT workshop will be held on June 21, 2003.at one of two places, Our base or Flotilla 32 base McVey house Ft. Lauderdale. The place will be determined on June 11.This workshop is for all members in operation and will be good for 5 yrs. If you are a person who works at Station Fort Lauderdale you will be required to take this and part 2 of this workshop. I have enclosed E-Mails on this Matter please let me or VFC Mike Gardner know To: Coxswains – Facility Use SUBJ: PEN AND INK CHANGE (01/03) TO AUXILIARY OPERATIONS POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M16798.3D A. AUXILIARY OPERATIONS POLICY MANUAL, COMDTINST M16798.3D 1. MAKE THE FOLLOWING PEN AND INK CHANGE TO CHAPTER I, SECTION K.l, REF A: REMOVE CURRENT LANGUAGE IN K.l AND REPLACE WITH, HAVE FACILITY INSPECTED ANNUALLY. SUBMIT AN OFFER FOR USE FOR EACH FACILITY EACH YEAR TO THE DIRECTOR THE DIRECTOR MUST ACCEPT THE OFFER BEFORE USE OF A FACILITY MAY OCCUR. THE INSPECTION WILL EXPIRE 12 MONTHS FROM THE DATE OF ACCEPTANCE OF THE F ACILITY. THE COAST GUARD'S LIABILITY UMBRELLA WILL NOT COVER AUXILIARISTS WHO USE FACILITITES WITHOUT RECEIVING AN APPROVED OFFER FOR USE (SEE SECTION G) FROM THE DIRECTOR." DELETE SECTION K.2.2. FOR VESSELS INSPECTED BETWEEN OCTOBER 1, 2002 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002, INSPECTIONS WILL NOT EXPIRE UNTIL JANUARY 1,2004. 3. THOUGH ONLY A MINOR CHANGE IN THE POLICY MANUAL, THIS CHANGE IS DESIGNED TO BETTER SERVE VESSEL FACILITY OWNERS. IN THE PAST, FACILITIES THAT WERE ACCEPTED FOR USE BY THE DIRECTOR IN MAY (FOR EXAMPLE) WERE NO LONGER ELIGIBLE FOR ORDERS IN JANUARY OF THE FOLLOWING YEAR. NOW, THAT SAME VESSEL FACILITY WILL BE ELIGIBLE IN AUXDA T A FOR ORDERS UNTIL ONE YEAR FROM DATE OF ACCEPTANCE. DIRECTORS AND DISTRICT COMMODORES ARE ENCOURAGED TO ESTABLISH LOCAL POLICY TO PREVENT OVERLOAD OF VESSEL EXAMINERS AND THE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE. FACILITY OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO HAVE THEIR VESSELS INSPECTED PRIOR TO THE EXPIRATION DATE TO ALLOW THE DIRECTOR TIME TO REVIEW AND ACCEPT THE NEW OFFER FOR USE FORM. THIS WILL PREVENT ANY LAPSE IN FACILITY ACCEPTANCE. 4. DIRECTORS, DISSEMINATE INFORMATION THROUGHOUT YOUR AOR. POC: MCPO WILSON: GWILSON(A)COMDT.USCG.MIL, (202) 267-1007. 5. INTERNET RELEASE AUTHORIZED.


Flotilla 36 was well represented by (left-Right) Richard Celestino, Tom Kegan, Jerry Edelman,

George Cousins, Alick Elliott, Tony Elvas Fort Lauderdale Highlanders

Boca Raton Police & Fire/Rescue Services Boca Raton High School NJROTC

Public Attendance was high. FC Alick Elliott – Thoughts on Memorial Day

Memorial Day Ceremony – Boca Raton


Services ended with a heart warming rendition of “Taps” and “Amazing Grace” --------------------------------------------Cut along this line----------------------------------------------------------------

Department of Homeland Security D7 ID Card Form

********** EACH ITEM ON THE FORM MUST BE FILLED I***********

Status: _____________________________________________________________

(Must be either Member, Life Member, Honorary or Commodore) Name: _____________________________________________________________ EMPLID: __________________________________________________________ AUXOP: ______________________________ DOB _______________________

(Must be either Yes or No) (YYYYMMMDD) Ex. 1965OCT30 Weight: ________ Height: _______ Hair Color: ________ Eye Color: _______ Blood Type: _______ --------------------------------------------Cut along this line----------------------------------------------------------------


TAPS

We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps." It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not,

I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.

Reportedly, it all began in 1862 during the Civil War, when Union Army Captain Robert Ellicombe was with his men near Harris's Landing in Virginia. The Confederate Army was on the other side of the

narrow strip of land.

During the night, Captain Ellicombe heard the moans of a soldier who lay severely wounded on the field. Not knowing if it was a Union or Confederate soldier, the Captain decided to risk his life and

bring the stricken man back for medical attention.

Crawling on his stomach through the gunfire, the Captain reached the stricken soldier and began pulling him toward his encampment. When the Captain finally reached his own lines, he discovered it was actually a Confederate soldier, but the soldier was dead. The Captain lit a lantern and suddenly

caught his breath and went numb with shock.

In the dim light, he saw the face of the soldier. It was his own son. The boy had been studying music in the South when the war broke out. Without telling his father, the boy enlisted in the Confederate

Army.

The following morning, heartbroken, the father asked permission of his superiors to give his son a full military burial, despite his enemy status. His request was only partially granted. The Captain had asked if he could have a group of Army band members play a funeral dirge for his son at the funeral.

The request was turned down since the soldier was a Confederate. But, out of respect for the father, they did say they could give him only one musician.

The Captain chose a bugler. He asked the bugler to play a series of

musical notes he had found on a piece of paper in the pocket of the dead youth's uniform. This wish was granted.

The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" ... used at military funerals was born. The words are ... Day is done ... Gone the sun ...From the lakes ... From the hills ... >From the sky .. All is well ...Safely rest ... God is nigh ... Fading light ... Dims the sight ... And a star ... Gems the sky...Gleaming bright ... From afar .. Drawing nigh ... Falls the night ...Thanks and praise ... For our days .. Neath the sun ....

Neath the stars ... Neath the sky ... As we go ... This we know ... God is nigh...

REMEMBER THOSE LOST AND HARMED WHILE SERVING THEIR COUNTRY. And also those presently serving in the Armed Forces.


Activity Calendar for June

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2

Auxop Sea.@ 7 PM

3 P.E. A. C. N. Exam @ 7 P. M. P.E. B.S.& S. Registration @ 7 – 8 P.M.

4 5 Flotilla meeting 7:30 P.M.

6 7 National Boat Safety

8 National Boat Safety

9 Auxop Sea.@ 7 PM

10 P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M Lesson # 1.

11 City Use

12 13 14 National Boat Safety North Radio Pictures for ID cards 1000 to 1500 Boating Safety Checks At Pennell Boat Yard 1000-1400

15 National Boat Safety North Radio Pictures for ID cards 1000 to 1200

16 Auxop Sea.@ 7 PM Hillsboro Lighthouse Stamp issued At lighthouse

17 P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M. Lesson # 2

18 Division 3 meeting

19 Flotilla Staff Meeting @ 7;15 P.M.

20 21 National Boat Safety TCT workshop Boating Safety Checks at Marina One 1000-1400

22 National Boat Safety

23 Auxop Sea.@ 7 PM

24 P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M. Lesson # 3

25 26 27 28 National Boat Safety North Radio QE exam 0900

29 National Boat Safety North Radio

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Activity Calendar for July:

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1

P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M. Lesson # 4

2 3 Flotilla Meeting 7:30 P.M.

4 Happy Birthday AMERICA

5

6 7 New Member Class @ 7.P.M.

8 P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M. Lesson # 5

9 City Use

10 11 12

13 14 New Member Class @ 7.P.M

15 P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M. Lesson # 6

16 17 18 19

20 21 New Member Class @ 7.P.M

22 P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M. Lesson # 7

23 24 Staff Meeting 7:15 Meeting

25 26 North Radio

27 North Radio

28 29 P.E .B.S.& S @ 7. P.M. Lesson # 8

30 31


DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY U.S. COAST GUARD CG-3615 (Rev. 3-02)

AUXILIARY - RECORD OF UNIT MEETING

UNIT NUMBER UNIT NAME (as recorded in AUXDATA)

MEMBERS PRESENT

0 7 0 0 3 0 6 0 0 0 FLOTILLA 3 6 IQ or BQ – 36 AX – 11

DATE MEETING TIME MEETING LOCATION TYPE OF MEETING 1 May 2003

1930

Base

Regular Bus Special Bus

UNIT OFFICERS PRESENT GUESTS PRESENT FC Elliott, VFC MGardner, IPC-CC Makenian, AN Mark Thompson, CS Dinmore, IS Edelman, MS Marie Thompson, CM Feighery, MT Kegan, OP-EP Madden, PA Dillon, PB Sutherland, PS SGardner, SR Sprake, VE Elvas.Absent: FN-MA Schwartz, MV Grady, PE Rutherfoord

L/CMD Carman Bazzano VCP Richard Leys, Division 3, District 7 PO Zminkowski, Sta. Lauderdale

CONDENSED VERSION OF REPORTS AND MOTIONS VOTED ON

Invocation – Alick Elliott Introduction of Guests Guest Speaker – L/CMD Carman Bazzano, in charge of Operations at District 7 Command Center in Miami, gave a very informative and interesting slide presentation of District 7 Coast Guard’s manpower, duties, equipment and AOR. At the end of the program he answered questions from the audience. Petty Officer Zminkowski mentioned that 90 new 27ft. Boston Whalers have recently been added to their fleet of boats. VCP Kenneth Leys thanked everyone for supporting the Division. FC – Swore in six new members. Also he requested that the membership sign up to attend one or more of the NSBW Proclamation Ceremonies to be received from the City of Boca Raton, Highland Beach, Delray Beach and Deerfield Beach in May. IS – CATs-I was down last week but participants are still needed. E-mail Bob Madden if interested. MT – 1) AUXOP Seamanship classes are starting on Monday nights. 2) The last Operational Workshop will be May 15. 3) TCT – Scheduled for June 21; he will let new members know where it will be located. 4) ID cards – In June members will fill out a sheet along with blood type and get their pictures taken in uniforms. 5) QE mission will be held 24 May for new people to qualify. 6) The Training Status Report is posted in the office; check it for errors. 7) The Unit Training Record Report has accomplishments to date; make sure it is correct. 4th Cornerstone Committee – Next picnic will be held May 25 at Morikami Park, $7 per person and bring a dish to pass. No Old Business or New Business addressed. Motion made to adjourn.

UNIT TRAINING TOPICS PRESENTED

REMARKS (Include special events, future plans, awards presented, special guests present, etc.) AUXWEA - Terry A. Crawford, Jr., Pat Feighery, Michael L. Reitman, James A. Hannah CG Auxiliary Member for 35 Years – Fred Fitzgerald Coxswain - 15th Years – Thomas H. Kegan Growth Award for 2002 – Catherine A. Finley New Members– Cass G. Collins, Thomas A. Fallon, Stanley G. Silverman, Edward W. Oleksak, Kristine B. Colina, Steven E. Grevemeyer Over 20 Vessel Inspections – Jerald S. Edelman, Anthony Elvas, Thomas H. Kegan, Seymour Gross, Kenneth A. Weisberg. PWC Vessel Inspection – Marc H. Blanchenay, David C. Deboben, Robert F. Madden Retired Membership Certificate – Luco Meoli Radio Facility – Robert F. Madden Vessel Examiner – Mark P. David, David C. Deboben, Ronald Dillon, Richard T. Dunne, Martin L. Jaffe, Ronald B. Lankford, Antonio P. Quesada, Alick B. Elliott Watchstander - Richard T. Dunne, William W. Diamond NEXT MEETING

DATE 5 June 2003

TIME 1930

LOCATION Base

DATE SUBMITTED SIGNATURE OF PERSON SUBMITTING REPORT 27 May 2003 Connie Sprake, FSO-SR


Deerfield Beach Blowout (5/17/03) - Ocean Rescue Simulation of two victims from a boat on fire.

Fireman Bill Bonner getting ready to simulate a fire with a floating flare & FL36’s James Hannah

Life Guards playing the victims

Sheriff’s Helicopter arrives to drop divers in. Diver and victim swimming out of harm’s way.

Jet Ski used to ferry victims to safety. Helo, Jet Ski and Fire Fighting TowBoat US working together.


CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE - PRIVACY ACT OF 1974 The information contained in this publication is subject to the provisions of the Privacy Act of 1974, and may only be used for the official business the Coast Guard or the Coast Guard Auxiliary

United States Coast Guard CO, Group Miami CAPT James D. Maes 305-535-4301 AUX, Liaison, Group Miami CWO Steven Craddock 305-535-4409 CO, Station Fort Lauderdale LT Anthony P. Powell 954-927-1612

Auxiliary Radio Stations Boca Radio Base 561-391-3600 Hollywood 305-921-3034 Boca Radio North 561-243-1313 Ft. Lauderdale (McVey) 954-463-0034 Boca Radio East 561-368-5943 Pompano 954-941-5781

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From The Helm – Alick Elliott – Flotilla Commander 36 (fc ... · Sandy and I would like to wish all the Fathers in the flotilla a happy Father’s Day. May all your wishes come